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Can you really have a merry vegetarian or vegan Christmas dinner?

Suggestions from top chefs and cooks on what to serve non- meat eaters.

The Good Life: An aspirational Christmas? Thank goodness for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Michele Hewitson watches With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration for festive season ideas.

Rocker Jimmy Barnes and wife Jane deliver seasonal dishes with a nod to Southeast Asia

Jane and Jimmy Barnes share four recipes fit for easy summer feasts.

Jane Clifton: How a dog’s Dublin to Auckland trip ended up costing an eye-watering five figure sum

Nothing can prepare NZers returning home from overseas with pets for the odyssey in store.

Bumper Christmas wine guide: Beverages that pop

The bubbly worth celebrating with this holiday season.

What explains the attraction of a mosh pit?

The ethics of the mosh pit allow for a safe place to get down and physical.

Crimes against food: Steve Braunias reveals the worst recipes ever

The search for the worst recipe of all time is over, and the people have spoken.

The Good Life: Love in search of a song

The lack of a shared song is a jarring note in an otherwise harmonious relationship.

It’s all mum and dad’s fault! Can you really blame an adult affair on your childhood?

Forget lust or boredom, affairs might have their genesis much earlier in life.

The Good Life: I’m a firestarter

In the countryside, lighting a bonfire is a complex undertaking.

Mama knows best: Australian comedy trio Sooshi Mango celebrate their Italian food heritage

Four flavour-packed recipes shared with mama's blessings.

Weekend wine guide: Classy, dry and underpriced NZ rieslings to try

After a few years in the cellar, top bottlings unfurl into a magical mouthful.

Why experts want parents to ditch their phones and reconnect with each other in real life

Inside the push to help parents trade phone time for real bonds that strengthen families.

How social media & new rules of child-rearing are stressing parents more than ever

Parents are suffering a crisis of confidence as online advice hits fever pitch.

The Good Life: Country life isn’t romantic — but it’s real

We came to Lush Places on an impulse and I was back home.

Family favourites get an elegant twist in three pantry-friendly recipes

Bestselling author Alison Roman takes something from nothing and adds a touch of class.